Eight Unforgettable Corporate & Life Lessons from Tree-a-thon 2019 Half Marathon Event

Tree-a-thon 2019 Leadership Team

I never thought in the wildest of my dreams that I would be organising a half marathon running event ever in my life. But then, HE has HIS own plans...
One of the biggest and most complicated projects that I handled in the last few years - also turned out to be such a wonderfully executed one. - TREE-A-THON 2019. With the motto of You Run - We Plant, this half marathon running event provided a throw back of learnings for me...the most important ones being listed here. 

Some of these learning's are new for me, while some of my existing experiences got re-emphasized...

Different Price for Same Stock in Different Markets? Welcome to the world of Arbitrage !

If you have been in Stock Market for some time, you would have definitely observed this phenomenon, though you may not have attached enough importance to it. But , some of the biggest successes lie in understanding the smallest things well. Understanding such finer aspects of the market gives you a very fine bird's eye view of the phenomenon called as Stocks, and helps you take wiser decisions in the long run.

There is Nothing Like A Bad Investment Tool

There is nothing like a bad investment or a good investment tool. Each investment tool serves a definite purpose for a specific class of investor. Instead of asking for the best flower from the bouquet, one must try and understand the class of investor one is, and try to pick the most relevant investment to that class.

Pledging of Shares by Promoters and how it impacts Stock Valuation

[Last Update : 31-May-2020]
Did you know that more than 90% of listed companies in India have pledged shares? Are you aware of the risks associated with share pledging? How much share pledging is OK? Is share pledging also good for the company? From where can you find the pledged shares percentage?... Read on...

Universal Basic Income: The ‘free money’ idea

With its own pros and cons, the free money idea is here to stay in the long run. The debates are going to go longer and harder. You will hear more and more about it in the times to come, as AI and Robotics replace more humans.... Read on.

Tree-a-thon Running event by Kalpavriksha - a first of its kind !

Kalpavriksha has been blessed, it seems! 

Each year since our inception in 2016, we have been doubling our trees planted, maintained and tracked.

But this year, in 2019, we aim to take an even bigger leap, via  our first ever 'Tree-a-thon' sponsored by none other than Radisson Blu.

Understanding and Interpreting Company Balance Sheets - with example

Have you ever prepared your personal sheet of Assets and Liabilities to calculate your financial net worth? Yes? 

Congratulations ! You already know how to prepare balance sheets. Company balance sheets are just a shade above your personal balance sheet of Assets, Liabilities and net worth...Read on..

What is Buyback of Shares

Did you know that businesses prefer to buy back their own shares paying a premium to shareholders? 

Were you aware that just looking at the ratios (like EPS, P/E etc.) without questioning their sudden dip or surge can lead to serious valuation mistakes? 

Do you know how business events like Stock Splits, Bonus Shares and Share Buy Backs can instantly influence the financial ratios without any change in company fundamentals?

Index Funds vs Actively Managed Mutual Funds

There is an ongoing debate in India about Index Mutual Funds Vs Actively Managed Mutual Funds. Is the debate worth it? Which type of Mutual Funds are better for Indian market? Is Indian market mature enough to switch to Index Funds across all segments of Mutual Funds? Who is the winner? Read on...

Meet another Freedom Seeker : Deepak Shandilya from Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Hyderabad, India

Last time, we met an energetic and a passionate professional from Bangalore, India : Mr. Rajesh Subramanya who is already on his journey towards financial freedom. 
Today, you have an opportunity to meet another young and dynamic Manager from Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Hyderabad - Mr. Deepak Shandilya